Local Obituaries for Families in Safford, Arizona
Abraham Cabrera
Mar 20, 2018
Abraham Alonso Cabrera, 27, of Pima, passed away March 20, 2018. He was born July 24, 1990 in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico to Josefina Cabrera. He and his mother moved to Pima where he was taken under the wing of Trent Batty, who treated him as his own. Abraham attended Pima schools, graduating from Pima High School in 2008 and...
Virginia Borjon
Mar 17, 2018
Virginia "Gini" Borjon passed away on March 17th, 2018 in Tucson, AZ with family and loved ones by her side. Gini was born to Gregorio and Tibuchia Bejarano on May 16th, 1948. Gini's one true accomplishment was being a mother and grandmother. Her children, grandchildren, and family meant the world to her. She always put others before herself. She was...
Candelaria Bejarano
Mar 17, 2018
Candelaria R. Bejarano, known as "Lala", passed away March 17, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona at the age of 98. She was born February 1, 1920 in Virden, New Mexico, to Bruno & Alcaria Ruiz, the last of her siblings. Lala married Pedro Bejarano in Lordsburg, New Mexico and they had 5 sons and 3 daughters; Eddie, Lito, Bert, Simon, Joe,...
Lucy Nasby
Mar 16, 2018
Lucy Mae Nasby was born on December 6, 1948 in Morenci, Arizona to Tony Nasby Sr. and Jeanette Gustina Nasby. She is proceeded in death by her father and mother Tony and Jeanette Nasby. Maternal grandparents: Henry and Helen Goseyun Gustina. Paternal grandparents: Albert "Bert" and Golucia Lopez Nasby. Siblings: Steven Nasby, Eddie Nasby Sr., Raymond Nasby, Era Jane Nasby...
Jeramy Plumb
Mar 14, 2018
Jeramy Plumb, 42, of Chino Valley, AZ finished his battle with pancreatic cancer, succumbing to the disease on March 14, 2018. Jeramy was born in Show Low, Arizona on February 24, 1976 to Edwin and Brenda (Anway) Plumb. He grew up hunting, fishing and being in the outdoors he loved in Eager, AZ and the white mountains. After graduating from...
Marjory Monzingo-Hamilton
Mar 11, 2018
Marjory Monzingo-Hamilton was born December 30, 1922 in Willcox, AZ to James & Cora Speaks. Marjory passed away March 11, 2018 at the age of 95. In September of 1940, she married Thomas Monzingo and moved to the 7F Ranch in the Bonita area. After the birth of their two daughters, she began working by driving the "Ranch School Bus",...
Frank Sanchez
Mar 10, 2018
Frank Delacruz Sanchez "Pancho", 83 of Safford, Arizona, entered into rest on March 10, 2018 at Villa Ocotillo Memory Care in Scottsdale, Arizona surrounded by his family. He was born to Santiago and Delfina Sanchez on May 7, 1934 in Glendale, Arizona. Frank came to Solomon to see his mother while she was visiting her brother and he met Eva,...
Angela Rios
Mar 8, 2018
Angela G. Rios, 88, entered into rest on Thursday, March 8, 2018, at her home in Safford surrounded by her family. Angela was born October 2, 1929 in Solomon, Arizona to Guadalupe Gonzalez and Rosa Rivera Gonzalez. She was one of sixteen children. In Solomon, Arizona, Angela married her husband, Andrew A. Rios. They had 11 children; Christine Rios, Mary...
Robert Castro
Mar 6, 2018
Robert Johnathon Castro, 29, of Safford, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. He was born on December 28, 1988, in Safford, AZ, to Robert & Myra Castro. Robert graduated from Safford High School, Class of 2007. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt and fish. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for mining. He built cabinets...
Cheryl Nunez
Mar 6, 2018
Cheryl Jean Nunez, 49, of Bylas, passed away March 6, 2018 . Cheryl was born September 1, 1968 to Jerry Goseyun & Hattie Hunter in San Carlos, Arizona. Cheryl was a teacher at the Headstart schools. She enjoyed the children and was a very family orientated person. On May 2, 2009, she married Marcel Daniel Nunez in a ceremony held...
Irene McBride
Mar 4, 2018
Irene Patricia McBride, 81, passed away March 4, 2018. Irene was born November 11, 1936 in Berryville, Virginia to Henry Huff and Dorothy Baker. There are no services planned.
Donna Wilcoxson
Mar 3, 2018
Donna Dorene Walker-Wilcoxson, 81, better known as "Mamaw," went home to be with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 3, 2018. She passed away in her home comfortably and peacefully in Safford, Arizona. Donna was born April 29, 1936, to Leland and Ozella Walker in Los Angeles, California. On February 13, 1953, Donna married Warren Wilcoxson in Campton,...
Randy Clonts
Mar 2, 2018
Pastor Randall "Randy" Dale Clonts The obituary of a loving Husband, Father, Papa, Son & Brother. On Friday, March 2, 2018 in Safford, AZ, Pastor Randy passed away peacefully at the age of 64, making his final journey home to be with Jesus. He was born in Safford AZ on May 2, 1953 to Pastor Dale Oakley Clonts & Gayle...
Jefferson Gustina
Mar 1, 2018
Jefferson Gustina Jr., 34, passed away March 1, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. Jefferson was born in Phoenix, Arizona to the late Jefferson Gustina Sr. and Carol (Upshaw) Gustina. Jefferson was one of seven children; Talishia Gustina, Adrienne Gustina, Shania Dillon, Corwin Gustina, Brandon Gustina, Marshall Upshaw Sr., and Brazie Cobb. In 2001, Jefferson graduated from Ft. Thomas High School. Jefferson...
Cruz Cabrera
Feb 28, 2018
Cruz Villa Cabrera, 90, passed away February 28, 2018 in Peoria, Arizona. Cruz was born May 3, 1927 in Miami, Arizona to Dorotheo Villa and Francizca Pelallo. Services will take place at St. Mary's Catholic Parish in Duncan, Arizona, Friday, March 9, 2018. The viewing will be held from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. The Rosary at 12:00 a.m. Mass...
Lura Deshazer
Feb 28, 2018
Lura Lavada "Vada" (Scarbrough) Deshazer, 92, of Thatcher, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at her home in Thatcher. She was born on February 5, 1926, in Montreal, Arkansas, to Alex and Ophelia (Rush) Scarbrough. She was born the third child to a family of 4 children. They all preceded her in death. Roy Scarbrough, Murtle Marie Scarbrough, and...
Peggy John
Feb 21, 2018
Peggy Louise John of Safford entered into eternal life February 21, 2018 in her home surrounded by her family. Peggy was born August 8, 1945 in Safford Arizona to Jesse and Louise Rowley joining her older siblings Dale and Beth Ann. Peggy attended schools in Safford and graduated from Safford High School. She was a very talented pianist and played...
Tamara Norwood
Feb 20, 2018
Tamara Sue Norwood, 56, of Phoenix, Arizona, entered into rest after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis on February 20, 2018 with her family at her side. She was born May 20, 1961 in Fredericktown, Missouri to Edward Henry Elders & Mary Ann Miller Elders, the older sister to Dwayne Elders. Shortly after Tamara's birth, the family moved to Arizona,...
Allison Rainbolt
Feb 18, 2018
Allison Dawn Rainbolt, 64, of Clifton, quietly passed into eternity on February 18, 2018. She was born February 13, 1954 in Natchitoches (prounounced Nakotish), Louisiana to Charles Glen, Sr. & Eloise Cox Wagley. The family was blessed with four children; "Joe", Diane, Allison and Necie. The family moved to Morenci in 1968 where Allison went to school, graduating from Morenci...
Ivy Ramirez
Feb 17, 2018
Ivy Alvarez Ramirez, 73, passed away February 17, 2018 in Thatcher, Az. Ivy was born May 19, 1944 in Morenci, Arizona to Alfredo "Frenchy" and Elvira Alvarez joining Irene, Alfred, Ronnie, Pearl, Christopher, and Annabelle. She attended schools in Clifton and graduated from Clifton High School in 1962. After graduation, Ivy married David Ramirez on July 16, 1963 in Graham...
